Interviewer instructions
<span class="em">Question 8: Condition of the exterior walls, the roof, and the floor</span></p>
<p>8. The condition of...?
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<div class="i1">The exterior walls are...?</div><div class="i2">[] 1 bad<br />[] 2 fair<br />[] 3 good</div><div class="i1">The roof is...?</div><div class="i2">[] 1 bad<br />[] 2 fair<br />[] 3 good</div><div class="i1">The floor is...?</div><div class="i2">[] 1 bad<br />[] 2 fair<br />[] 3 good</div><p>For each case you must ask the question and note what the informant considers pertinent.</p>
<p><span class="ital">Bad</span>: if the material exhibits much structural deterioration that requires a partial or total replacement of the affected areas: sunken or rotten bases, cracks, holes, etc. Such anomalies constitute an imminent danger for the habitants of the dwelling since it is left to the mercy of the rain, wind, earthquakes, or other perchance possibilities that compromise the well-being. If the dwelling has "dirt floor" mark this option.</p>
<p><span class="ital">Fair</span>: if the material exhibits some structural defect or deterioration that requires repair: damaged boards, missing bricks, small cracks, etc. These damages, however, do not constitute an imminent danger for the residents of the dwelling.</p>
<p><span class="ital">Good</span>: the parts do not present any deterioration or structural problems.
